Indonesia protests big reversal on labor rights

Trade unions in Indonesia are mobilizing workers by the thousands to protest the 2020 Omnibus Bill, which significantly undermines many labor protections won under the 2003 Labor Law. President Jokowi Widodo argues that more labor flexibility is necessary to attract foreign investment. Workers note that the promise of increased prosperity comes directly at their expense. The Real News reports from Jakarta. This story, with the support of the Bertha Foundation, is part of The Real News Network’s ’Workers of the World’ series, telling the stories of workers around the globe building collective power and redefining the future of work on their own terms: Producer: Akbar Rafsanjani Videographer: Lexy Rambadeta Video editor: Leo Erhardt The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us expand our in-depth analysis and coverage from Baltimore to Bangladesh by subscribing and becoming a member today! Donate: Sign up for our newsletter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: